Explore the Family Name Knoff
The meaning of Knoff
Altered form of German Knopf or Knauff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knoff saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,644th and fell to the 43,651st position by 2010, representing a 12.96% drop. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this decade from 538 to 494, marking an 8.18% decline. Consequently, the proportion per 100k population also dropped by 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #43,651 | -12.96% |
| Count | 538 | 494 | -8.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knoff
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Knoff has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, but by 2010, there was a small 1.21% representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders. The percentage of those claiming two or more races dropped to zero by 2010, down from 1.49% in 2000. The largest ethnic group associated with the surname is White, which slightly increased from 94.61% in 2000 to 95.55% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation reduced by nearly 25%. American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 95.55% | 0.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 1.82% | -24.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |